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Geography and Native American Lifeways in North America

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

12 lessons

Goal

Explain how regional physical geography, climate, landforms, and natural resources shaped the diverse lifeways of Indigenous nations across North America.

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  1. How Physical Geography Shaped Indigenous RegionsUp next
  2. Arctic and Subarctic Peoples: Surviving in the Far NorthNot started yet
  3. Pacific Northwest Nations: Cedar, Salmon, and Ocean ResourcesNot started yet
  4. Southwest Nations: Arid Farming and Adobe ArchitectureNot started yet
  5. Great Plains Nations: Bison Ecosystems and Seasonal MovementNot started yet
  6. Eastern Woodlands Nations: Forest Resources and LonghousesNot started yet
  7. Southeast Nations: Fertile River Valleys and Mound CitiesNot started yet
  8. Great Basin and Plateau Peoples: Foraging and Seasonal CampsNot started yet
  9. California Nations: Acorn Harvesting and Coastal EcologyYou are here
  10. Seasonal Cycles and Natural Calendars in Indigenous LifeNot started yet
  11. Waterways as Trade Highways: Canoes, Rivers, and Coastal RoutesNot started yet
  12. Analyzing Indigenous Geographic Maps and Regional BoundariesNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-ut5.1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Cite examples to illustrate how the physical geography of North America (for example, landforms, seasons, weather, bodies of water) influenced the lives of Native American tribal groups.